Dylan's English blog

  Prompt:  Write about something you’ve always been curious about. I’ve always been curious about what causes traffic jams and how they start.    Now I know that even small things, like one car slowing down, can cause a big backup. It’s like a chain reaction. This makes me try to drive more carefully and be patient, because what I do affects other drivers too. Summary: I  was curious about what causes traffic jams and learned that small actions, like one car slowing down, can create a chain reaction that leads to big backups. Reflection:  Understanding how traffic works made me more aware of my own driving habits. It showed me that being careful and patient on the road helps not only me but also other drivers.

Prompt :  What would you do: tell your friend to confess, tell their partner yourself, or stay quiet? Explain your choice, using ideas about loyalty and consequences from  Fences . How might your decision affect everyone involved? If my friend told me they were cheating and asked me to keep it secret, I would tell them to be honest with their partner. In Fences , Troy’s secret hurt his family a lot because he didn’t tell the truth. Being loyal means helping my friend do the right thing, not hiding their mistakes. If I stay quiet, it could cause more pain later. If I tell their partner myself, I might lose my friend’s trust. So, I would want my friend to confess first. The truth may be hard, but it helps everyone heal, like in Fences . summary: I would tell their friend to be honest with their partner instead of keeping the secret. I used  Fences to show how hiding the truth can cause more pain in the long run. Reflection:  This shows that loyalty means encouraging h...

Prompt:  Write about a conversation that changed you.   One time, my friend told me, “You don’t always have to make everyone happy.” I didn’t realize how much pressure I was putting on myself to please others. That short conversation made me think about how often I ignored my own feelings. Since then, I’ve learned to set boundaries and do what feels right for me. It really changed how I treat myself and others. Summary:   a conversation with a friend who told me they didn’t have to please everyone. This made me realize they were ignoring their own needs. Reflection:  The conversation helped me understand the importance of setting boundaries and valuing my own feelings. It taught me to care for myself, not just others .

  Prompt :   Write about something that you believed as a child. When I was a child, I used to believe that if you went outside in the cold after taking a shower, you would get a cold, but obviously, that's not true, and it's scientifically incorrect, and to this day, I still get frustrated when someone mentions that I get mad. Summary :  I   believed going out in the cold after a shower caused colds. I later learned this isn’t true, but I still get annoyed when others mention it. Reflection:  This shows how early misconceptions can stick emotionally, even after we know better.